A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 On 8/7/2023 at 3:29 PM, TheGoalNet said: This is the replacement for GNetik. I would NOT place too much stock in what we see a pro wearing right now... could be existing player spec with the new graphics. Independently, new glove / blocker line coming too So they’ll have Optik-full set, Iconik/Gnetik-full set, and a third set of gloves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperton Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, TheGoalNet said: I have gotten pretty rusty on my Brian's, but they generally just updated logos / graphics every year to help push the new line? They generally don't have an Optik guy and a GNetik guy? That's why it's hard to tell sometimes, IMO, without going side by side with retail pics and a pro. They kind of had GNetik/Optik guys. From memory: Shesterkin was in Optik sets year-over-year, even starting last season in Optik3 stuff before going back to Optik2s Vejmelka was in entirely Optik2 then Optik3 stuff Halak is a GNetik guy with custom strapping and some other custom options Raanta is GNetik gloves with Optik pads, but sometimes uses GNetik pads too (with a custom calf strap, Igor had it on his Iconiks) Hart is in GNetiks with an Optik glove Hellberg is an Optik guy Georgeiv was a GNetik guy before going to 12.2->PX3 Dell is an Optik guy Demko was a GNetik guy before going to EFlex5->EFlex6 They certainly don't do it like especially Bauer has. The tell is usually the outer gusset (or any of the polymesh used anywhere on the gear) of the pads and the logos on the gear (they either don't or they rarely spoof it to the other line from what I have been able to tell). 3 hours ago, A.YOUNGoalie13 said: So they’ll have Optik-full set, Iconik/Gnetik-full set, and a third set of gloves? That's mostly what I can tell. Here's your super nebulous teaser images. Edited August 10, 2023 by keeperton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IpaddyTECH Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 I talked to a Brian's rep a couple months back and he said they were hoping to release a 90 degree option next year. 90 degree break, boa strapping that never comes loose, intermediate palm, and maybe a pancake style glove? I'm in love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 1 hour ago, IpaddyTECH said: I talked to a Brian's rep a couple months back and he said they were hoping to release a 90 degree option next year. 90 degree break, boa strapping that never comes loose, intermediate palm, and maybe a pancake style glove? I'm in love. The spec sheet gets better than that once you find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IpaddyTECH Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 6 hours ago, ThatCarGuy said: The spec sheet gets better than that once you find it Where might I find said spec sheet? or is that still secret? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thief Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Thanks for sharing this teaser! I'm in Gnetik IVs now and looking to switch to Optik 3s or the new Iconik, so I can't wait for these to drop and get some more info. I would personally love to see a really soft boot with a stiff thigh for the Iconik. The Brian's custom wait times are nuts though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerd31 Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwTBWRIA3CG/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 That knee bend is awful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperton Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 34 minutes ago, ThatCarGuy said: That knee bend is awful Pretty dang aggressive. Albeit, when I demoed some Optik3s it didn't feel bad on the ice at all (loved the strapping on those). So who knows! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperton Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 In honor of the first teaser coming out today, I mocked up some Frolunda HC looking Iconiks in the customizer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted August 24, 2023 Author Share Posted August 24, 2023 15 hours ago, keeperton said: In honor of the first teaser coming out today, I mocked up some Frolunda HC looking Iconiks in the customizer. Looking good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yzueblin Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Some store have a demo for the staff and one of them tell me the difference between Gnetik V and those one is not big. he will not change his Gnetik V over those one right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperton Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Yzueblin said: Some store have a demo for the staff and one of them tell me the difference between Gnetik V and those one is not big. he will not change his Gnetik V over those one right now The strapping is identical, which I think is a bit of a gaff as that's my least favorite thing about the GNetik V. Though I think it would also be silly to copy/paste the straps from the Optik and then have "two totally different lines!" and I don't think Brian's wants to copy or do their own version of the FRS (as much as they maybe should?). Edit: Something something bring back the GN3tik x-strap. Edit2: Also the x-static material, that stuff felt great in the leg channel. Edited August 25, 2023 by keeperton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrenchGoalie Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 On 8/24/2023 at 6:33 AM, keeperton said: In honor of the first teaser coming out today, I mocked up some Frolunda HC looking Iconiks in the customizer. where could I find this customizer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted August 25, 2023 Author Share Posted August 25, 2023 25 minutes ago, FrenchGoalie said: where could I find this customizer? Not available to the public. Yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrenchGoalie Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 33 minutes ago, ZeroGravitas said: Not available to the public. Yet... Do you know when will it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted August 25, 2023 Author Share Posted August 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, FrenchGoalie said: Do you know when will it be? Release date is 11/1, so probably some time in October at the earliest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperton Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 1 hour ago, ZeroGravitas said: Release date is 11/1, so probably some time in October at the earliest? October is pretty normal for Brian's to release it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMan Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Looking at that knee bend, it just doesn't seem right, kinetically and ergonomically speaking. Our legs fold at the ankle and the knee joints. It should be a straight structure from above the ankle up to the knee area itself and then a break or bend above the knee to close that gap/5 hole. Just my opinion. I've seen it done before in the past. Makes more sense. I even notice it on my Warriors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Pucker Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Avowed Brian’s fanboy here… but can someone show me a picture of this knee bend that is upsetting people so much? I’ve scrolled through the thread, but can’t see anything offensive (other than Coop’s usual shit posting, of course.) I realize there isn’t much out there yet - which is part of why I can’t understand the backlash. Is it based on the customizer images? An artist’s interpretation of the pads for colour zone illustrative purposes wouldn’t be very solid basis for knee bend analysis, IMHO. Wish I could say I’m buying a set, but the “my gear will have to match my new team’s sweaters” strategy has fallen flat with the CFO here at Pucker Palace. So I’ll have to continue wearing my Gnetik IVs like a peasant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 3 hours ago, Lucky Pucker said: Avowed Brian’s fanboy here… but can someone show me a picture of this knee bend that is upsetting people so much? I’ve scrolled through the thread, but can’t see anything offensive (other than Coop’s usual shit posting, of course.) I realize there isn’t much out there yet - which is part of why I can’t understand the backlash. Is it based on the customizer images? An artist’s interpretation of the pads for colour zone illustrative purposes wouldn’t be very solid basis for knee bend analysis, IMHO. Wish I could say I’m buying a set, but the “my gear will have to match my new team’s sweaters” strategy has fallen flat with the CFO here at Pucker Palace. So I’ll have to continue wearing my Gnetik IVs like a peasant Brian's, Vaughn, and True all use either pictures or traced pictures to create their customizers. What we see in the customizer is the final pad shape 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share Posted August 26, 2023 Optik 3 pic per PureGoalie Same Optik 3 pic, but rotated so the boot is flat - pretty substantial curve. Not much local interest in Brian's so my knowledge and experience is super limited, FWIW. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Pucker Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 1 hour ago, ThatCarGuy said: Brian's, Vaughn, and True all use either pictures or traced pictures to create their customizers. What we see in the customizer is the final pad shape Well now; that’s interesting! #TIL more cool stuff that won’t impress my wife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 6 hours ago, RichMan said: Looking at that knee bend, it just doesn't seem right, kinetically and ergonomically speaking. Our legs fold at the ankle and the knee joints. It should be a straight structure from above the ankle up to the knee area itself and then a break or bend above the knee to close that gap/5 hole. Just my opinion. I've seen it done before in the past. Makes more sense. I even notice it on my Warriors. Shits almost a 90 degree angle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Pucker Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, A.YOUNGoalie13 said: Shits almost a 90 degree angle No - THIS is “almost a 90 degree angle” in the leg: Edited August 26, 2023 by Lucky Pucker 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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